Southern British Shorthair Cat Club, A GCCF Affiliated Breed Club With Links To British Shorthair Cat Southern British Shorthair Cat Club Show

<BODY> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="100%"> <FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4"><B>Welcome to the Southern British Shorthair Cat Club</B></FONT> <HR ALIGN="left"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="100%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B><BR> <A HREF="index.htm"> The Southern British Shorthair Cat Club</A> is one of the largest Breed Clubs representing the British Shorthair Cat within the UK. Established in 1992, the Club was formed to represent Breeders and Enthusiasts throughout the South of Britain. We are affiliated to the <A HREF="http://www.gccfcats.org.uk" TARGET="_blank">Governing Council of the Cat Fancy</A> (GCCF) and with a membership totalling nearly 400, we play an active part in representing the views of our members.<BR> <BR> </B></FONT></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="100%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>The Southern British Shorthair Cat Club is a very progressive club and have been represented on the Internet since 1997. The Club was one of the first Breed Club's to have a Kitten List published and updated frequently on the Internet which is fast becoming the definitive place to look for a British Shorthair cat or kitten. A separate list has been introduced in 2005 for the benefit of enthusiasts of the Selkirk Rex.</B></FONT><P ALIGN="center"><B><A HREF="index.htm"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4"><SPAN STYLE="text-transform: uppercase">To visit our Main Site please click here</SPAN></FONT></A></B></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P ALIGN="justify"><B><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4">What is a British Shorthair? <BR> </FONT></B> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%"><FONT SIZE="+1" FACE="Arial"><A HREF="../SBSHCC/breedprofile.htm"><IMG SRC="cartoon_graphics/profile.gif" BORDER="0" ALT="Breed Profile and Gallery" WIDTH="106" HEIGHT="80"></A></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>The '<A HREF="british/british_shorthair_breed_profile.htm" TARGET="main">Breed Profile'</A> page describes the British Shorthair's physical characteristics and personality in words and pictures. You can also read the breeding policy followed by the club in our 'Synopsis of Genetics'.</B></FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><B><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4">And the Selkirk Rex?</FONT></B></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><B><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3">In June 2004 the GCCF Council granted preliminary recognition to the <A HREF="selkirk/selkirk_rex_breed_profile.htm" TARGET="_blank">Selkirk Rex</A>.   The curly coated Selkirk Rex is a medium to large cat with heavy boning and cobby type, similar in shape to a British Shorthair.  The first Cats arrived in the UK in 2002. This section of the website will attempt to cover the unique differences of this new breed.</FONT></B></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="cartoon_graphics/j0140625.gif" WIDTH="103" HEIGHT="95"></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4"><B>The Club's Annual Show</B></FONT></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%"> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="cartoon_graphics/j0336394.gif" width="64" height="64"></TD> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT SIZE="+1" FACE="Arial">T</FONT><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>he Club holds an annual show held under <A HREF="http://www.gccfcats.org" TARGET="_blank">GCCF</A> rules. For more about past shows and for details of the next show please visit the <A HREF="show.htm">'Annual Show' </A> page.<BR> </B></FONT><I><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><BR> S</FONT></I><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>chedules are available from the Show Manager, Sue Denny. Please enclose an A5 stamped self addressed envelope with your request.</B></FONT> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4"><B>Breeder Links</B></FONT></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>Many of the club's members have their own breed related web pages, links to which may be found in the 'Members Pages'. These are further split into either <A HREF="british/british_shorthair_breeders.htm"> British Shorthair Breeders</A> or <A HREF="selkirk/selkirk_rex_breeders.htm" TARGET="_blank"> Selkirk Rex Breeders</A> and then further into areas where the are sufficient numbers. </B></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> <P ALIGN="right"><FONT SIZE="+1" FACE="Arial"><A HREF="../SBSHCC/pages.htm"><IMG SRC="cartoon_graphics/book.gif" BORDER="0" ALT="Members Web Pages" WIDTH="59" HEIGHT="67"></A></FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4"><B>Looking for a kitten or cat?</B></FONT></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%"><A HREF="../SBSHCC/list/lst.htm" TARGET="_blank"><FONT FACE="Arial"><IMG SRC="cartoon_graphics/kittens.gif" ALIGN="right" WIDTH="105" BORDER="0" ALT="Kittens galore" HEIGHT="27"></FONT></A></TD> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>If you are looking for either a <A HREF="british/british_shorthair_kittens.htm"> British Shorthair Cat/Kitten</A> or a <A HREF="selkirk/selkirk_rex_kittens.htm"> Selkirk Rex Cat/Kitten</A>, then please take a look at our Kitten and Cat Lists These provide a list of cats and kittens, updated on a weekly (or more frequent) basis, which are available from over 300 members of the Southern British Shorthair Cat Club. If you know of someone looking for a kitten without access to the Web then Maggie Whiteley will be happy to help on telephone number <FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">020 7249 5342.</FONT></B></FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><B><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4">Re-home Lists</FONT></B></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>Alternatively, if you are looking for an older kitten or a retired cat which is in need of a new home, please take a look at either the <A HREF="british/british_shorthair_rehome.htm"> British Shorthair (including Manx)</A> or <A HREF="selkirk/selkirk_rex_rehome.htm"> Selkirk Rex Re-home Lists</A>. These list cats available from members and rescue organisations. </B></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"><A HREF="../SBSHCC/list/rhm.htm" TARGET="_blank"><FONT FACE="Arial"><IMG SRC="cartoon_graphics/rehome.gif" ALIGN="left" WIDTH="87" BORDER="0" ALT="Home seeker" HEIGHT="84"></FONT></A></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4"><B>Club Membership</B></FONT></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%"><A HREF="../SBSHCC/membform.htm"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B><IMG SRC="cartoon_graphics/pen.gif" BORDER="0" ALT="Join" WIDTH="60" HEIGHT="71"></B></FONT></A></TD> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>New members are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Southern British Shorthair Cat Club, then please apply online through our <A HREF="membership.htm" TARGET="main">Membership</A> page.</B></FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><B><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4">Members Arena</FONT></B></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><B><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3">New members automatically receive a User Login Name and Password to access this section of the website This part of the site includes an on-line message board, club news, a list of stud cats at open stud etc. <BR> </FONT></B><I><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><BR> </FONT></I><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B> If you experience any difficulties with this section please send me an e-mail, <A HREF="mailto:adrian@teknocat.co.uk">adrian@teknocat.co.uk</A> </B></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%"> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="cartoon_graphics/j0283967.gif" width="109" height="107"></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4"><B>Add Cat/ Kitten or Update Your Details</B></FONT></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="cartoon_graphics/kittyball.gif" WIDTH="119" HEIGHT="77"></FONT></P> </TD> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>Members can use the forms available by clicking the respective buttons to the left to add Cats and Kittens which they have available and to update your membership details. It is best if you have your membership card or number handy. <BR> <BR> Rescue Organisations and members of the public can add cats and older kittens to the Re-Home List as long as they are British Shorthairs, Manx, Selkirk Rex or Non-pedigrees and subject to the conditions of this list.</B></FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><B><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4">Club Newsletter</FONT></B></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3"><B>The club produces a newsletter which is filled with cat related articles. If you have any contributions or articles that you would like to share with other British cat owners/breeders, we would like to hear from you including your  recent show wins. We also will be publishing the most recent British Shorthair Stud list. </B></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="left"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="cartoon_graphics/j0296895.gif" WIDTH="93" HEIGHT="80"></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <P><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="4"><B><BR> Donations</B></FONT></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%"> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="cartoon_graphics/j0312564.gif" WIDTH="67" HEIGHT="52"></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="cartoon_graphics/j0290133.gif" WIDTH="116" HEIGHT="76"></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="90%"> <P ALIGN="justify"><B><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="3">The club welcomes <A HREF="donations.htm"> donations</A> to help us with our various activities, donations can be made to support our general activities or can be for specific activities for instance our Annual Show, Re-homing / Rescue Activities, the Kitten List or to help promote the breed. We are very grateful to those people who continue to support the club in this way. You can donate on-line using your credit/debit card or by cheque sent to the Membership Secretary.</FONT></B></P> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD WIDTH="100%"> <HR ALIGN="left"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="100%"><FONT SIZE="4" FACE="Arial">Copyright © 2005 Southern British Shorthair Cat Club</FONT></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="100%"><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2"><B><BR> This site is best viewed using <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx" TARGET="_blank">Microsoft Internet Explorer V6</A> at a  screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.</B></FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </BODY>